SEEKING: Deputy Director for WITNESS

Background

WITNESS (www.witness.org) was conceived by musician Peter Gabriel and
developed in partnership with the Reebok Foundation and the Lawyers
Committee for Human Rights. WITNESS advances human rights advocacy through
the use of video and communications technology. Since its founding in 1992,
WITNESS has distributed video cameras to more than 150 human rights groups
in 47 countries around the world. In partnership with non-governmental
organizations and activists, WITNESS strengthens grassroots movements for
change by assisting its partners to create and use video as evidence before
courts and the United Nations, as a tool for public education, and as a
deterrent to further abuse. WITNESS also gives local groups a global voice
by distributing their video to the media and on the Internet, and by helping
to educate and activate an international audience around their causes.

WITNESS is developing a broad and diverse constituency that includes
foundations, private individuals, and the entertainment, film, media and
technology industries. The Deputy Director for WITNESS will work with the
Executive Director and the WITNESS staff to oversee the programÕs
operations, to secure ongoing financial support from these constituencies,
and to identify new sources of support. The program will operate in FY2002
on an annual budget of approximately $800,000, but plans to expand in FY2003
and beyond.

Responsibilities will include:
Framework: Work in collaboration with the Executive Director and other
WITNESS staff to develop and set program priorities which will advance
overall quality of program activity and growth of WITNESS

Development:

develop and execute annual and long-range fundraising strategies
secure charitable contributions from individuals, foundations, and
corporations where appropriate
create and oversee fundraising events in collaboration with the founding
partners, other high profile celebrities and their respective staff
develop and implement a communications strategy with the donor network to
maintain their interest
identify and research potential sponsors and individual donors
Communications:

work with the Executive Director and other WITNESS staff to conceptualize
and execute a communications strategy for the organization

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

Experience with fundraising and special events
Excellent writing, communications and marketing skills
Strong organizational and planning skills
A background in human rights advocacy and some experience working
collaboratively with non-governmental organizations worldwide
Experience in media and technology
A relevant graduate degree or related professional experience
Lots of energy and a sense of humor
Proficiency in French, Spanish and/or Arabic. Other languages a plus.

The Deputy Director will ideally begin on June 1, 2001. ANNUAL SALARY:
Competitive with benefits.

SUBMISSIONS: Cover letter, resume, one (1) writing sample, & contact
information for three (3) references.

NO LATER THAN APRIL 15, 2001.

Forward application materials to:
WITNESS
Attn: Deputy Director Search
C/o Lawyers Committee for Human Rights
333 Seventh Avenue, 13th Floor
New York, NY 10001

via facsimile: (212) 845-5299

via e-mail: [email protected]

http://www.witness.org
NOTE: Please do not make any telephone inquiries about the position or the
status of your application.

WITNESS is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all
positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national
origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or
any other legally protected status.